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AACT Fest 2019 Recap

Congratulations to our Players de Noc & Grand Rapids Civic for their fantastic productions representing Michigan at Region III

While neither group was one of the top two advancing groups, they picked up numerous awards and recognition and Grand Rapids Civic production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson was chosen as the alternate group!

THANK YOU OWOSSO COMMUNITY PLAYERS

A tremendous thank you goes to the Owosso Community Players for hosting another fabulous cycle of Michigan AACT Fest. Just as important is a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of their amazing volunteers who made the festival a smashing success for all participants. Everyone who attends always walks away having learned something new and more importantly with a smile on their face after meeting so many great folks who help make the weekend run so smoothly. We cannot thank you and your army of volunteers enough and hope to come back soon for future cycles.

THE SUPPORT STAFF & ADJUDICATORS

We would also like to extend additional thanks to the following people for their contributions.

AACT Fest Commissioner: Chris Serface
Our amazing adjudicators: Ron Cameron-Lewis, Larry Nielsen & Kathy Pingel
Owosso Community Players co-chairs: Ruthann Liagre & Jessica McClung
CTAM President: Betsy Willis

From left to right, Chris Serface, Ron Cameron-Lewis, Kathy Pingel, Ruthann Liagre, Jessica McClung, Larry Nielsen, Betsy Willis

THE WINNING SHOWS

Without further ado. Congratulations to the two winning shows that advance to Regionals in Kokomo, IN running April 11-14, 2019:

Players de Noc, The Cutthroat Game


Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

And congratulations to the alternate:

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Red

And lest we not forget congratulations to our individual award winners!

Outstanding Ensemble: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre) and Red (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre)

People’s Choice Award: Turbulence (Rosedale Community Players)

Excellence in Choreography: Kellie Lajiness, The Tempest (Monroe Community Players)

Best Performer in a Supporting Role: Emily Diener, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre) and Dave Durham, Turbulence (Rosedale Community Players)

Best Performer in a Leading Role: Ryan Owen, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre) and Jamie Peterson, The Cutthroat Game (Players de Noc)

Excellence in Costume Design: Emily Stein, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)

Excellence in Sound: MJ Dulmage, The Flower Girls (The Sauk)

Excellence in Set Design: Jamie Peterson, The Cutthroat Game (Players de Noc)

Excellence in Lighting Design: J.R. Spaulding, Jr, The Cutthroat Game (Players de Noc)

Excellence in Props & Set Dressing: Stacy Bartell, Red (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre)

Featured Performer: Leigh Levine, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)

Featured Performer: Martina Petit, Elisabeth Brockman, Dillon Sickels, The Tempest (Monroe Community Players)

Rising Star: Denis Koepke, 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Bay City Players)

Outstanding Director: Bill Anderson, Jr, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)

Choreographic Mayhem: Alyssa Powers & Kathleen McBee, The Tempest (Monroe Community Players)

Unexpected Physical Comedy: Trinity Bird, The Flower Girls (The Sauk)